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Waste reduction strategies minimize material sent to landfills. Prevention is most effective, followed by reuse, recycling, and recovery.

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Hierarchy: prevent generation, extend life (reuse/repair), recover (recycle/compost)
  2. 2Calculate waste diverted from landfill
  3. 3Track reduction percentage and environmental benefit

Exemples résolus

Entrée
Business generated 500 kg waste, diverted 350 kg (composting, recycling)
Résultat
70% waste diversion rate
Above typical 35% diversion

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Assuming recycling is the solution without reducing consumption
  • Neglecting contamination issues that reduce recycling effectiveness

Questions fréquentes

Is recycling the primary waste solution?

No, prevention and reuse are better. Recycling requires energy; reducing consumption is most effective.

What percentage diversion is realistic?

Typical: 25-40%, ambitious: 50-75%, zero waste: 90%+. Depends on waste stream composition.

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